Property Buzz: Market uncertainty? Just go back to the basics

About this episode

Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman discuss the current state of the property market amidst policy uncertainty and the importance of returning to basic investment strategies.

With policy uncertainty mounting, the property market is on edge. Could looming tax changes reshape the investment landscape, or will investors return to basics with fixer-uppers and disciplined acquisition strategies? On the Property Buzz podcast, Phil Tarrant and Liam Garman cut through the chatter around potential changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing, and what it could mean for investors, home owners, and broader market confidence. They unpack why, despite the headlines, property prices are still rising, as home owners hold onto their properties for longer, resulting in tighter listings. Garman and Tarrant then return to fundamentals. With ongoing uncertainty, is it time to get back to the basics of property investing: flipping, renovations, cosmetic upgrades, and granny flats, supported by disciplined spending to drive growth? They wrap up by taking aim at risky property advice circulating online from so-called "experts" and some of the common mistakes investors continue to make.

People in this episode

Host: Phil Tarrant

Guest: Liam Garman

Topics covered

• property market
• investment strategies
• capital gains tax
• negative gearing
• property prices
• renovations
• property advice

Keywords

• property market
• investment
• capital gains tax
• negative gearing
• property prices
• renovations
• flipping
• real estate

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Property Buzz, Momentum Media

Places: Australia

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